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Helping Hand
May 23, 2013 West Virginians have every right to be proud of what first-year West Virginia University Mountaineer baseball coach Randy Mazey and his team have accomplished this year. more »»
Reaching Out
May 22, 2013 The scenes of Moore, Okla., residents combing through the debris left of what had been their lives before Monday’s catastrophic tornado hit was heartbreaking to watch. more »»
Worthy Effort
May 20, 2013 For several years, West Virginia University officials have made it a priority to keep students from wasting time and money by enrolling but dropping out before they obtain degrees. more »»
More Inspectors
May 19, 2013 A new state law intended to provide gas companies a powerful incentive — money — to ensure their pipelines are safe went into effect April 29 in West Virgini. more »»
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down
May 18, 2013 UP: To all of the participants in the annual Relay for Life fundraiser that began on Friday evening and winds up today at noon at both City Park in Parkersburg and Civitan Park in Belpre. more »»
Relay for Life
May 17, 2013 A cancer diagnosis is terrifying, possibly the most terrifying words a patient can hear from a doctor. more »»
Economic Development
May 16, 2013 When the term “economic development” is mentioned, the first thing the first thing that likely comes to mind for many is some type of a business or manufacturing company that will employ dozens of... more »»
Clean House
May 15, 2013 It is hard to know which is worse: The IRS was singling out conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status for extra scrutiny or agency officials’ refusal for more than a year to admit it was... more »»
Getting 'Clean'
May 14, 2013 No wonder we are not making any headway in the war against drug abuse. The pushers are more organized than efforts to wean addicts away from their deadly ware. more »»
Saving Money
May 13, 2013 No doubt a few active and retired West Virginia state employees are upset about Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin’s veto of a bill passed earlier this year by the Legislature. more »»
DHHR Study
May 12, 2013 More than one-third of what West Virginia state government spends each year goes through the Department of Health and Human Resources. more »»
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down
May 11, 2013 UP: To Wood County Sheriff’s Deputy R.A. George whose devotion to his job led to the arrest of a man wanted for stabbing two people. more »»
Wrong Lesson
May 10, 2013 We do badly enough in educating our children in reading, mathematics and other academic subjects. But when it comes to teaching them common sense, we get an F. more »»
The Right Call
May 9, 2013 If everyone deserves a second chance, then rehiring Parkersburg High School physical education teacher Jesse Young was the right thing to do. more »»
Investigation’s Big Question
May 8, 2013 Investigators continue to uncover more and more disturbing information about the Tsarnaev brothers, accused of setting off bombs at the Boston Marathon. more »»
Worthy Project
May 7, 2013 One might suppose a documentary about the last American veteran of World War I would arouse enormous interest from those in government with the financial power to support such a project. more »»
Proving a Point
May 6, 2013 A West Virginia farmer who refused to let the Environmental Protection Agency win a game of “chicken” is, with help from a federal judge, doing an enormous service to others who fear the EPA will... more »»
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down
May 4, 2013 UP: To the opening of the summer tourist season at Blennerhassett Island. more »»
Dangerous Encounter
May 3, 2013 Most people are used to seeing deer within the city limits. However, a bear is another stor. more »» Concert May 25, 2013 ST. MARYS — The St. Marys Community Concert Band will perform a concert in honor of all of St. Marys High School alumni at the St. Marys Marina at 7 p.m. May 25 after the St. Marys High School Alumni Week Parade. more » Local events |
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Editor's LogMay 21, 2013 Once again a public official has been convicted of stealing public money and has been given a minor slap on the wrist as punishment. more » Latest Blogs
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